General Surgery NP/PA

JOB OVERVIEW

* Job Id: L-NP-87360-1

* Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

* Specialty: NP/PA - General Surgery

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Richland, WA 99352

* Service Setting: Inpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical Only

* Coverage Period: Jan 04, 2027 – Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: 7a – 7p or 7p – 7a (Day or Night Shifts)

* Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by agency

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

* Jan 04, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027: Trauma II open (7A – 7P)

* Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027: Trauma II open (7A – 7P)

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Patient Demographics: Primarily Adult & Pediatric Trauma

* Average Daily Volume: 20 patients/day

* Rounding: Both

* Case Mix: Trauma, Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

* Trauma Level: Level III (Pediatric)

* EMR System: Epic

* Specialty Backup Available: Surgical team backup available

* Support Staff: RNs: TBD, MAs: TBD, PA/NPs: TBD, Office Staff: TBD

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: BC required (Certified)

* Licenses: Licensed in WA or Universal License (IMLC)

* DEA: Yes

* Certifications: ACLS, ATLS

* Experience: Must be comfortable with pediatric surgeries and trauma cases

* Other Qualifications: Comfortable with pediatric consultations, HMP, endoscopic appendectomy

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Join and support the trauma surgery team in inpatient and operative settings.

* Perform pediatric surgical consultations and assist in pediatric trauma cases.

* Cover designated Trauma II shifts (7A-7P) providing comprehensive patient management.

* Participate in surgical procedures including HMP and endoscopic appendectomy.

* Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, continuous patient care.